I Have read every book SK has written, this guy got me into reading 30 years ago, this is one of his weaker books by far,a sure sign was that i was looking forward to finishing it, i got the impression that it wasnt done entirely by the master.
I last posted after UTD,which i rate in his top five and this is the next book ive read, ah well , even the best writer in the world ever, in my opinion, has an off day, roll on the next holiday and his next paperback!!!

February 28th, 2011

Ayla

Re: bit of a slog !

i loved liseys story. I think that this book speaks to people who have loved someone in a very particular way and then lost them (for whatever reason).

February 28th, 2011

Spideyman

Re: bit of a slog !

I completely enjoyed Lisey's Story. Touched upon so many feelings. Not every book is to everyone's liking - hope you'll find your next read more enjoyable.

February 28th, 2011

JohnDalglish

Re: bit of a slog !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ayla

i loved liseys story. I think that this book speaks to people who have loved someone in a very particular way and then lost them (for whatever reason).

Hi,

Welcome back to the MB, and keep posting!

Lisey's Story does have mixed opinions but I'm with Ayla, I think it's a masterpiece although it broke my heart.

Long days and pleasant nights

February 28th, 2011

CCAL

Re: bit of a slog !

Nobody pleases everybody all the time-I have repeatedly tackled DC and cant get myself thru it. Maybe its a mental block or something-idk, but you finished it! That says something anyway. I find myself preferring longer novels, the longer the better as it allows SK more room to work on 'lesser characters' if you will, and still tell the story. He has the freedom to appreciably describescenes, feelings, and thoughts to set the mood better. Its the journey-not the destination,right?? Is for me. That's why I really likd DT so much, and HIA, as well as the Stand, to mention a few. Keep reading, faithful reader!

February 28th, 2011

bobledrew

Re: bit of a slog !

I love that someone can be an SK fan and hold completely opposite views to mine. I really liked Lisey's story a lot, but I didn't like UtD much at all. Vive la difference!

February 28th, 2011

ItFan

Re: bit of a slog !

I'm reading Lisey's Story at the minute, and am really struggling to get into it.
Been reading it for over a week and just reached the 30 page mark which is ridiculously slow for me! I find myself just not wanting to pick it up and read it, as I find the text stunted and awkward to read for some reason.
My last read was The Eyes of the Dragon which I raced through and absolutely adored, so I think I'm maybe subconsciously comparing the two and finding Lisey's Story comes up short.
Never mind though, I shall plod on regardless - after all, Goonies never say die :grinning:

February 28th, 2011

Jojo87

Re: bit of a slog !

Liseys story is still my favorit one. Because I've read many other King book after that and nobody of those can comper with Liseys story.

February 28th, 2011

xkittyx

Re: bit of a slog !

Yea, there's really no comparison in my eyes either between EotD and Lisey's Story, I've read and re-read EotD bunches of times, it's one of my all time favorites ever. Though I am probably due for a re-read of Lisey's Story too, after all, I only read it the once when it first came out...

March 1st, 2011

GNTLGNT

Re: bit of a slog !

Lisey's Story took me three readings before I finally appreciated it for what it was...a novel about the power of love IMO..it was a struggle at the onset-but in my re-reads, I began breaking down the individual elements that confused me-noodling them out and then seeing how they acted as a cohesive whole...